More Californians Are Dying at Home. Another Covid ‘New Normal’?
By Phillip Reese
January 26, 2023
KFF Health News Original
The proportion of Californians dying at home, rather than in a hospital or nursing home, accelerated during the pandemic, a trend that has outlasted the rigid lockdowns linked to the initial shift.
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January 25, 2023
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Hawaiians’ Long Life Expectancy Tied To Low Rates For Smoking, Obesity
January 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
In addition, Hawaii was No. 1 in state health care system performance in 2022, according to a study from the Commonwealth Fund. Other news is from Massachusetts, North Carolina, Florida, California, and Georgia.
Experts Monitor Bird Flu Spread Amid Concerns It May Jump To Humans
January 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
Experts say the risk of any such jump of H5N1 from birds to humans is low, Axios notes. But the global spread of the illness, plus the fact it’s jumped to some other species, is raising concern. Meanwhile, a new study into rising sleep medication use highlights which groups are using the meds.
Data: Cassava Sciences Alzheimer’s Drug Only As Effective As Placebo
January 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
Stat says the experimental drug, called simufilam, has long been claimed to be capable of improving patients’ cognition. But a mid-stage study shows its results only compare with a placebo. Separately, the FDA denied marketing orders for two menthol vape products.
3 More Top Medical Schools Withdraw From US News Rankings
January 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
Following Harvard University, three more top-10 medical schools — at the University of Pennsylvania and at Columbia and Stanford universities — have now also withdrawn their data from the U.S. News list. Audits of Medicare Advantage insurers, clawbacks, and price transparency are also in the news.
CDC Revamp To Include A New Office For Public Health Data, Tech
January 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
The new office for data, surveillance, and technology, Bloomberg reports, is aimed at boosting monitoring for potential public health threats. Another new office, set to be part of a CDC shake-up, will tackle equity in health care. Meanwhile, the WHO criticizes U.S. plans for yearly covid shots.
Florida Supreme Court Upholds State’s 15-Week Abortion Ban
January 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
In the legal to-and-fro battle concerning Florida’s abortion ban, the state Supreme Court just declined requests from seven abortion clinics and a doctor to halt the ban. Meanwhile in New York, the state Assembly and Senate voted to codify abortion rights in the state constitution.
Mass Shootings Boost Calls For Federal Gun Safety Measures
January 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
California Gov. Gavin Newsom “angrily” denounced Republican opposition to such changes. As news outlets release more data on the suspects, research show such shootings can be contagious.
Millions Likely To Lose Medicaid When ‘Continuous Coverage’ Ends
January 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
HHS estimates that 6.8 million who qualify for Medicaid may soon lose coverage because of paperwork hurdles or a lack of awareness about the end of a pandemic-era policy on March 31 that will lead states to require re-enrollment. The FCC is allowing states and managed care plans to text beneficiaries in order to spread the word.
New Drug Cocktail For Cystic Fibrosis Being Tested; Action Needed To Tackle Antibiotic Shortages
January 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
Read about the biggest pharmaceutical developments and pricing stories from the past week in KHN’s Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
Morning Briefing for Wednesday, January 25, 2023
January 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
Today’s roundup covers Medicare, Medicaid, lead in baby food, abortion law, medical schools, bird flu, Alzheimer’s, opioids, and more.
Republicans Get More Explicit About Cuts They’re Eyeing For Medicare
January 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
As health programs remain in the negotiation mix of the debt ceiling debate, a group of Republican lawmakers are also calling for greater changes to entitlement programs like Medicare and Social Security.
FDA Moves To Reduce Lead In Food Manufactured For Babies And Toddlers
January 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
The FDA estimates that its proposed limits could result in a 24% to 27% reduction in lead exposure for children 2 and under — a key developmental period when lead can contribute to learning disabilities, lowered IQ, and behavioral problems.
First Edition: Jan. 25, 2023
January 25, 2023
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Unmet Needs: Critics Cite Failures in Health Care for Vulnerable Foster Children
By Andy Miller and Rebecca Grapevine
January 25, 2023
KFF Health News Original
More states are moving to specialized managed-care contracts solely to handle medical and behavioral services for foster kids. But child advocates, foster parents, and even state officials say these and other care arrangements are shortchanging foster kids’ health needs.
Wave of Rural Nursing Home Closures Grows Amid Staffing Crunch
By Tony Leys
January 25, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Many small-town care facilities that remain open are limiting admissions, citing a lack of staff, while a wave of others shutter. That means more patients are marooned in hospitals or placed far away from their families.
Viewpoints: Here’s The One Thing That All Shootings Have In Common, And It’s Pretty Simple
January 24, 2023
Morning Briefing
Editorial writers tackle gun violence, covid, suicide, and other public health topics.